SPECTATOR SPORTS 

Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)/ The Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
Staples Center1111 S. Figueroa St.
(213)742-7100

Occupying almost 10 acres of downtown Los Angeles, the Staples Center features a Bose sound system and over a thousand television monitors so fans can keep up with the action even when not in the arena. Built to comfortably accommodate the large numbers of people attending all its events, the Staples Center has over 50 restrooms, elevators and escalators for easy access, and many places to grab a quick bite. In addition, the Staples Center has the TEAM LA store, selling the official merchandise of the LA Teams, the FOX Sports Sky Box restaurant, and the City View Grill.

After having played at the Great Western Forum for just under thirty two years The Los Angeles Lakers moved to the Staples Center after their final game at the Forum on October 22, 1999. The Los Angeles Clippers also packed up and moved to the Staples Center after playing their last game at the LA Arena on May 5, 1999.

Tickets to LA Lakers games range from $21 to $150 per person, not including the Premier seats. For the LA Clippers games, tickets range from $10 to $75 dollars per person, not including the Premier seats. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, or at the Staples Center box office. For Premier seating information, call 1-877-5- ACT-NOW.

 

The Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
The Great Western Forum
3900 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90306
(310) 419-3100

Since its first season in 1997, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks have called the Great Western Forum home. Built in 1967, it was designed after the Roman Forum, and has hosted ten championship basketball games from 1950 to 1988. It was formerly home to the LA Lakers (NBA) and LA Kings (NHL).. Though the Lakers and the Kings have moved out, the Sparks still share the Forum with concerts and boxing matches.

Tickets to the LA Sparks’ games are available at Ticketmaster and range from $7.50 to $35. Call (310) 419-3131 for group tickets

 

Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers (NL)
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
(323) 224-1448

In 1957, plans were set afoot to build a baseball stadium in the 300 acre plot of land known as Chavez Ravine. The Brooklyn Dodgers moved west to become the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958. Before playing at Dodger Stadium, which was not yet complete, the LA Dodgers played at the LA Memorial Coliseum. In April of 1962, the 56,000-seat privately financed Dodger Stadium opened to the public. From 1962-1965, the Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels both played at the stadium, but the LA Angels later became the California Angels and moved into their own field in 1966.

Tickets can be ordered by calling (323) 224-1HIT.

Football

The Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)
1640 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 114
(310) 473-7999

At the time of writing, Los Angeles has no NFL team. However Los Angeles’ newest football team, the Los Angeles Avengers, is set to kick of its inaugural season in April of the year 2000. An arena football team, the Los Angeles Avengers will be playing at the Staples Center in Downtown LA.

For single games, tickets start at $7, but will not yet be available until the spring of 2000. For group tickets, call 877-4-AVENGERS.

Hockey

Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
The Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa St.
(213) 742-7100

The Los Angeles Kings join the Lakers, Clippers, and Avengers at the Staples Center, after almost thirty two years at the Great Western Forum. Individual tickets start at $10, and are available through Ticketmaster or at the Staples Center box office. For Premier seating information, call 1-877-5-ACT-NOW.

Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
1010 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 432-1540

Established in 1995, the Los Angeles Galaxy was one of the first teams formed within the newly created MLS, and plays at the Rose Bowl. This stadium is also host to concerts,a monthly flea market and is perhaps best known for its New Year’s day college football games. Galaxy tickets for children range from $8 to $20, and for adults, prices range from $11 to $20. Call 1-877-3GALAXY for tickets.

NOTE: Though the ticket prices are accurate at the time of writing, it is recommended to call the venue before purchasing the tickets to get the right price and other information, such as group tickets, or special discounts.